HELP....Cant find a propeller!

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searayclassicglass

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Guys:<br />I need some help here. I have a pre alpha drive, 1976 233, and cant find a propeller for it. Michigan Wheel and Merc no longer make props for pre 1982 outdrives. These props are the ones with the rubber hubs.<br /><br />Does anyone know a place where they sell or make these old props and hubs?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kris
 
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Re: HELP....Cant find a propeller!

Although rubber hubbed props are getting to be obsolete, there's nothing Special about a 1979, or a 1982 outdrive.......<br />They All take the Same Props.......<br />Same shaft size....<br />Same pitch Splines.....<br />You Might have to update your Thrust hub, but all else is the Same.........<br />A prop off a 2004 Alpha1 gen II, or Bravo I Will fit your outdrive....
 
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Re: HELP....Cant find a propeller!

Also try here: www.midwestpropeller.com. My favorite prop i sold right here at Iboats. The hustlers made by Turning Point. My drive is a '76 #1R pre-alpha. My thrust washer may be an updated one, but the props I have fit fine.
 
WillyBWright

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Re: HELP....Cant find a propeller!

What do you have against the new MerCruiser props? The engine coupler is rubber hubbed. Turned out to be kinda pointless to have a rubber hub at the engine AND the prop. With the new props, you don't have to send it to a prop shop to get it rehubbed. If you have a hammer and a prop wrench, you can do it yourself. Saves time and money. Is there a problem with that???
 
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